Whirligig — Paul Fleischman

A terrible accident ends one life, but is just the beginning for another...

Brent Bishop is sent on a journey of repentance -- a cross-country trip building whirligigs. His wind toys are found by people in need: a Maine schoolgirl yearning for her first love, a Miami street-sweeper desperate for peace and quiet, a kid in Washington who just wants to play baseball, and a San Diego teenager dealing with loss. Brent's whirligigs bring hope to others, but will they be able to heal the wounds deep inside himself?